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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety information ................. vii About this guide ................viii Conventions used in this guide ........... viii Typography ................viii K8V specifications summary ............ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ................1-2 1.2 Package contents ............... 1-2 1.3 Special features ..............1-3 1.3.1...
  • Page 4 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ....2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS .... 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program ............2-8 2.2.1...
  • Page 5 Drivers menu ............3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ............3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information ........3-4 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite ............. 3-5 3.4 VIA RAID configurations ............. 3-7 3.4.1 Installing the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks .... 3-7 3.4.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility ..... 3-8 3.4.3...

  • Page 6: Notices

    1. ASUS Websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 9: K8V Specifications Summary

    Features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special features ASUS AI NET ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS MyLogo2™...
  • Page 10 CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM BIOS features AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS 2 Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    K8V motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor and the VIA K8T800 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.

  • Page 13: Special Features

    AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s. S/PDIF out The motherboard’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS K8V motherboard...

  • Page 14: Unique Asus Features

    See page 2-29. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip.

  • Page 15: Before You Proceed

    ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-5. Instant Music Lite...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse CPU_FAN B: Keyboard ATX12V KBPWR SPDIF_O COM1 USBPWR12 F_USB12 USBPWR34 Bottom: Top: USB3 RJ-45 USB4 Top:Line In K8T800 Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 SATA2 VT8237 CLRTC Marvell SATA1 Gigabit...

  • Page 17: Placement Direction

    Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS K8V motherboard...

  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. ® K8V Socket 754 Gold Arrow Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely...

  • Page 19: Installing The Cpu

    5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8V motherboard...

  • Page 20: System Memory

    System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. ® K8V 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets • It is recommended to use the blue DIMM slots first. • Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
  • Page 21 Double Side DDR 200 Double Side Single Side Single Side DDR 333 Double Side Single Side Double Side DDR 200 Double Side Double Side Single Side DDR 200 Double Side Double Side Double Side DDR 200 ASUS K8V motherboard 1-11...
  • Page 22 KINGMAX KDL388P4EA-50 512M KINGMAX MPXC22D-38KT3R KINGMAX KDL388P4EA-50A Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 23: Installing A Dimm

    IRQ holder for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS K8V motherboard 1-13...

  • Page 24: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard INT A INT B INT C INT D PCI slot 1 shared — — — PCI slot 2 — shared — — PCI slot 3 — — shared — PCI slot 4 — — —...

  • Page 25: Agp Slot

    Install only +1.5V AGP cards. Keyed for 1.5v ® K8V Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and overclocking stability.

  • Page 26: Jumpers

    Clear CMOS ® (Default) K8V Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to its previous values.
  • Page 27 (Default) +5VSB (Default) USBPWR56 USBPWR78 ® K8V USB Device Wake Up +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up.

  • Page 28: Connectors

    1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.

  • Page 29: Internal Connectors

    (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). PIN 1 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® K8V Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS K8V motherboard 1-19...
  • Page 30 +3.3VDC -12.0VDC ® +3.3VDC +3.3VDC K8V ATX Power Connectors 4. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD (Black) AUX (White)
  • Page 31 ® +12V Rotation K8V 12-Volt Fan Connectors 6. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available for additional USB ports. Connect the USB cable of the USB 2.0 module to this header.
  • Page 32 MICPWR ® AGND MIC2 K8V Front Panel Audio Connector 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event.
  • Page 33 MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® GAME K8V Game Connector The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately. 10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices.
  • Page 34 See Chapter 3 for details on RAID configuration. SEC_SATA PRI_SATA ® K8V SATA RAID Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA solution: • The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible allowing easier routing inside the chassis. The lower pin count of the Serial ATA cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface.
  • Page 35 ® IDE_LED Switch* Requires an ATX power supply. K8V System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 36 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information ASUS K8V motherboard...

  • Page 38: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

  • Page 39: Using Afudos To Update The Bios

    2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.

  • Page 40: Using Afudos To Copy Bios From Pc

    When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iK8VB.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..done Erasing flash ..done Writing flash ..

  • Page 41: Using Asus Ez Flash To Update The Bios

    When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility.

  • Page 42: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios 2

    DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “K8VB.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... Flashed successfully. Rebooting. 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted.

  • Page 43: To Recover The Bios From The Support Cd

    2. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS K8V motherboard...

  • Page 44: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest product and BIOS information. Chapter 2: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 45: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS K8V motherboard...

  • Page 46: Menu Items

    [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. example, selecting Main shows the Main Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] menu items. System Information Select Screen...

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 2.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the available options. Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English] ASUS K8V motherboard 2-11...

  • Page 48: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Select the type...

  • Page 49: System Information

    BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.08 Build Date : 08/04/03 : K8V_031 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS K8V motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 50: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Configure CPU.

  • Page 51: Memory Configuration

    2T Command [Auto] Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] ASUS K8V motherboard 2-15...
  • Page 52 Memclock to CPU Ratio [1:1 (DDR 200)] Sets the memory clock to CPU ratio. Configuration options: [1:1 (DDR 200)] [4:3 (DDR 266)] [3:2] [5:3 (DDR 333)] [2:1 (DDR 400)] Bank Interleaving [ Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention.

  • Page 53: Ecc Configuration

    Disables or sets the L1 data cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS K8V motherboard 2-17...
  • Page 54 This feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink and fan package with monitor chip. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust your CPU fan speed according to your system loading.

  • Page 55: Chipset

    AGP Fast Write [Enabled] Enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] ASUS K8V motherboard 2-19...

  • Page 56: Southbridge Configuration

    SouthBridge Configuration MPS Revision [1.4] PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled] Enables or disables the PCI Delay transaction feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter>...

  • Page 57: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard Promise Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Promise RAID controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Promise Boot ROM [Enabled] Enables or disables the Promise Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V Motherboard 2-21...
  • Page 58 OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

  • Page 59: Pci Pnp

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS K8V Motherboard 2-23...

  • Page 60: Jumperfree Configuration

    2.4.5 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage CPU FSB Frequency [200 MHz] CPU Speed/Voltage Setting [Auto] DDR Voltage [Auto] AGP Voltage [1.5V] V-Link Voltage [2.5V] Performance Mode [Auto] CPU FSB Frequency [200MHz] Allows you to adjust the CPU FSB operating frequency. Configuration options: [200MHz] [201 MHz] ~ [300MHz] CPU Speed/Voltage Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU speed and voltage.

  • Page 61: Instant Music Configuration

    Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave] The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item. ASUS K8V Motherboard 2-25...

  • Page 62: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR] used for System Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]...

  • Page 63: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min] ASUS K8V Motherboard 2-27...
  • Page 64 Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled] Allows you to select the specified time in minute at which the hard disk goes on standby mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] [2] ~ [15] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the video power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hard disk power down mode.

  • Page 65: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 66: Boot Menu

    1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320413A] 3rd Boot Device [SM-ASUS CD-S360] A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.

  • Page 67: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 68: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter>...

  • Page 69: Change User Password

    When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V Motherboard 2-33...

  • Page 70: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.

  • Page 71: Chapter 3: Software Support

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 72: Install An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 73: Drivers Menu

    Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology driver. ® ® For Windows XP users, make sure to install Windows XP Service Pack 1 to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS K8V motherboard...

  • Page 74: Asus Contact Information

    Install ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo2™.

  • Page 75: Asus Instant Music Lite

    • Instant Music Lite only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW drive) to the 4-pin CD-In connector (labeled CD1) on the motherboard.

  • Page 76: To Use Asus Instant Music Lite

    To use ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power. 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs.

  • Page 77: Via Raid Configurations

    1. Install the Serial ATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the motherboard’s primary Serial ATA connector. 3. Connect the other end of Serial ATA cable to the master Serial ATA hard disk. ASUS K8V motherboard...

  • Page 78: Entering Via Tech Raid Bios Utility

    4. Connect one end of the second Serial ATA cable to the motherboard’s secondary Serial ATA connector. 5. Connect the other end of Serial ATA cable to the secondary Serial ATA hard disk. 6. Connect the Serial ATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 7.

  • Page 79: Create Array

    <Enter> to mark selected drive. An asterisk is placed before the selected drive. 4. Select Block Size, then press <Enter> to set array block size. A list of valid array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu. ASUS K8V motherboard...

  • Page 80: Raid 1 For Data Protection

    TIP: For server systems, use of a lower array block size is recommended. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum performance. Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> to select. 5.

  • Page 81: Delete Array

    2. Press <Enter> to select a RAID array to delete. The following confirmation message appears. The selected array will be destroyed. Are you sure? Continue? Press Y/N Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-11...

  • Page 82: Select Boot Array

    3.4.5 Select Boot Array 1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Select Boot Array then press <Enter>. The focus is directed to the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays. 2. Press <Enter> to select a RAID array for boot. The Status of the selected array will change to Boot.

  • Page 83: Promise

    1. Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Slave. 2. Install the hard disks into the drive bays. 3. Connect the HDD cables. These connection options are available for creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array: ASUS K8V motherboard 3-13...

  • Page 84: Entering The Mbfastbuild™ Utility

    a. Connect two Parallel ATA HDDs to the RAID connector and one Serial ATA HDD to either one of the two Serial ATA connectors, using separate parallel ATA or serial ATA cables. b. Connect one Serial ATA HDD to each Serial ATA connector, using separate serial ATA cables.

  • Page 85: Creating A Raid 0 Array (Performance)

    7. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-15...

  • Page 86: Creating A Raid 1 Array (Security)

    3.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) Creating a Security Array with New Drives 1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press <1> to select Auto Setup. FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for: Security [ Array Setup Configuration ]...
  • Page 87 7. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save the selection and start the duplication. The following message appears: Start to duplicate the image... Do you want to continue? (Yes/No) Y - Continue N - Abort ASUS K8V motherboard 3-17...

  • Page 88: Other Fastbuild Utility Commands

    8. Press <Y> to continue. Press <N> to return to the main menu. 9. When the duplication process is completed, a message appears confirming that your Security array has been created. 10. Press any key to reboot the system. 11. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package.
  • Page 89 A progress gauge displays the copy progress for the duration of the task. 9. After the rebuild process is complete, the user is prompted to reboot the system. Controller Configuration (6): This command shows the default for Controller Configuration. The default value is [Enabled]. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-19...

  • Page 90: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk ® A floppy disk with the Promise SATA 376 or FastTrak 376 driver is required when ® installing Windows XP/2000 operating system. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. To create a RAID driver disk: 1.

  • Page 91: Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Technology

    5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to effect settings. Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-21...
  • Page 92 • If you purchased a separate AMD CPU and heatsink with fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading. 3-22 Chapter 3: Software support...

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